D.D.T.A. Services Inc. is a drug and alcohol testing consortium and third party administrator, administering federally mandated, random and drug free workplace drug testing programs. Our services include: collection of urine specimens, laboratory tests, medical review officer (MRO) services, record keeping, federal reporting and random selection of employees to be tested. When you contract with D.D.T.A. Services Inc., we will handle all aspects of your drug free workplace or random drug testing program.

There are five types of drug testing required under DOT regulations:



I. Pre-Employment Drug Testing--- A pre-employment drug test must be performed on every newly hired employee, or any employee already working within a company, before they can perform any safety sensitive functions.



II. Post-Accident Drug Testing--- A post-accident drug test must be performed following an accident where: (1) A life was lost (2) A driver is cited for a moving traffic violation AND the accident resulted in someone being injured and requiring treatment away from the scene of the accident (3) A driver is cited for a moving traffic violation AND one or more vehicles has to be towed from the scene of the accident.

III. Random Drug Testing--- A certain percentage of employees who work in safety sensitive positions, or if a company has implemented a drug free workplace program, must submit to unannounced, random drug tests every year. Selections for random drug tests are pulled over four quarters during the year.

IV. Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing--- If an employer has reason to believe that an employee's behavior or appearance may indicate drug or alcohol use, then the employer may have a reasonable cause drug test performed on that employee.

V. Return to Duty and Follow Up Drug Testing--- An employee who has tested positive for drugs and/or alcohol, or who refused to be tested, must first submit to a Return to Duty drug test before returning to any safety sensitive positions. There are also referral, evaluation and treatment requirements that must be met.

Follow Up Drug Testing is required when a substance abuse professional (SAP) has determined an employee needs help overcoming drug or alcohol problems. Federal regulations require six tests during the first year back in a safety sensitive position, although Follow Up Testing can continue for up to five years.

In addition to D.O.T. drug testing programs, D.D.T.A. Services Inc. can also help companies who do not fall under Federal D.O.T. drug testing regulations (such as factories and department stores) to implement a drug free workplace program to help reduce the rate of drug and alcohol related accidents and occurances at work. In some States, the Bureau of Workers Compensation offers reduced rates on Workers Compensation Insurance premiums for companies who implement drug free workplace programs. Contact DDTA Services Inc. to find out how a drug free workplace program can benefit your company!

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